Amebic
Amebic
Amebic (pronunciation: /əˈmiːbɪk/), also spelled amoebic, is an adjective that refers to anything related to or caused by amoebas, a group of single-celled organisms, some of which can cause disease in humans and other animals. The term is derived from the Greek word 'amoibe', which means change, referring to the amoebas' ability to change shape.
Etymology
The term 'amebic' is derived from the Greek word 'amoibe', which means change. This refers to the amoebas' ability to change shape. The suffix '-ic' is derived from the Latin '-icus' and the Greek '-ikos', which are used to form adjectives.
Related Terms
- Amebiasis: An infection caused by an amoeba, often resulting in dysentery.
- Amebic dysentery: A type of dysentery caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.
- Amebic liver abscess: A collection of pus in the liver due to a parasitic infection, often caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.
- Entamoeba histolytica: A species of amoeba that causes amebiasis.
- Protozoa: A group of single-celled organisms, which includes amoebas.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amebic
- Wikipedia's article - Amebic
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